A micro wedding is somewhere in-between a small traditional wedding day and an elopement. When eloping it's typically just the two of you! Perhaps with just your closest guests, generally no more than 10. When planning a small traditional wedding you are still expected to follow the norms of a larger wedding. Yes, your guest list is smaller, but people still expect evening receptions, extended family, bonbonnieres, first dances and more. A micro wedding is the perfect balance between the freedom and uniqueness of an elopement, and a larger guest list that allows you to invite your closest friends and family. (Typically up to 30 guests).
Weddings are expensive. Very expensive. And it's not just because you have to feed and water 100+ guests. Venue hire, outfits, photography, officiants, bands, gifts, invites, and so so much more. It's easy to get swept up in all the little details expected of larger, and more traditional weddings.
When the old expectations are stripped away, so are the exorbitant price tags. Include only what you want to, search smaller venues and options not available to larger or traditional weddings. Have a beautiful ceremony in a favourite place, then feast on Mexican at your favourite restaurant. Why not? Do what you want to do, and save money in the process.
Our Wild Love Elopement Micro Weddings give you the flexibility of an elopement with a larger guest list. Don't want a large reception? Don't have one. Prefer a festival inspired grazing platter picnic in the forest, overlooking the ocean or in a gorgeous parkland? Go for it! Want to wear your old favourite dress rather than splash a few thousand on one you can only wear once? Why not. Micro weddings aren't just about saving money. They are about bucking the traditional wedding trends, so you can create an event that celebrates your love in your own unique and memorable way.
When you can’t choose between eloping and having a traditional wedding, a small wedding may fill the gap you’re looking for. Cassie and Max had a small wedding with their closest family and friends, keeping their day intimate like an elopement with the bells and whistles of a larger wedding including a larger bridal party and delicious reception at Victor’s Place. They pulled it off beautifully! It was such a gorgeous day, so we’ll let the photos do the talking.
Sam and Pete had a beautiful elopement with just their parents and grandma in rustic South Australia. Staying at gorgeous Kallamurra Farm Stay in the morning and evening both to get ready and have a delicious dinner prepared by the Salopian Inn. With their ceremony at Burbrook Forest in Kuitpo Forest, portraits in a lovely native scrub of kuitpo and along Port Willunga beach as the sunset, Sam and Pete really took advantage of some beautiful locations. Of course, no wedding would have been complete without their beautiful little fur baby either. Biggest of congratulations Sam and Pete!! x
Shelley and Michael had a very fun and relaxed micro wedding in Port Willunga. Taking advantage of the gorgeous Port Willunga beach (& jetty ruins) and the delicious pizza of Russell’s Pizza. With a little escape for some cliffside sunset portrait adventures. As always, Kate delivered the most heartfelt and relaxed wedding ceremony, with a beautiful gathering of family and friends. Shelley’s Grace Loves Lace dress was stunning, and the kids brought a lot of life and laughter to the day.
Adele and Tim had a beautiful micro wedding at Marybank just days before Christmas in a heartwarming ceremony. Standing in front of their nearest and dearest, telling each other how much they mean to each other, and declaring their love. Aside from the love all around, it was a relaxed afternoon, all about celebrating with their family and enjoying delicious cheese and cannoli. All of their favourite things and people in one gorgeous afternoon!
Kate and I are both so excited to share this gorgeous Barossa Valley micro wedding that Paola and Chris put together at delicious El Estanco. Their little wedding was romantic, fun charming and loving, with so much happiness shared between family and friends over good food and wine. A beautiful and perfect example of a micro wedding.
Jade and James were the second lucky competition winners of our free elopement giveaway. And despite the weather causing us to pull together and relocate to a dryer location for the ceremony, as a team we managed to deliver a gorgeous little micro wedding with a beautiful forest feel and portraits. A secret wedding day that was full of love and tears.
Who says private home weddings can't be completely elegant, chic and classy? Because this little wedding was one that dripped with beautiful elegance and character. Set in a perfect private home full to bursting with love, style, good food, beautiful little girls, and the most gorgeous wedding details. Lani and Matt did their wedding day their way, nothing overly formal or fussy. Just beautiful, quality and real. Kate and I were both thrilled to be a part of their day.
Bonny Berg Bed and Breakfast is one of Kate and my favourite elopement/micro wedding venues in Adelaide. A gorgeous setting with the warmest hospitality and a lovely setting for Kayla & Tom's Micro Wedding. With just their nearest and dearest in attendance, they married with an intimate ceremony beneath beautiful green trees. Followed by celebrations and beautiful portraits around the rustic grounds.
What is a wedding day all about? For us it's about love, family, celebrating your future, and endless smiles. Which is exactly what Geri & Daniel's little wedding at Mount Lofty House was full of. It didn't matter that their day was an elopement with family, they still included all of the beautiful wedding elements that they wanted to. Getting ready photos, a gorgeous bouquet, a yummy Heidelberg cake, family photos, and a small lunch to celebrate. All at the beautiful location of Mount Lofty House, overlooking a stunning view and rolling hills. It was the perfect day.
Stephen & Megan's wedding day was the perfect example of a beautiful micro wedding. An intimate wedding all about Stephen and Megan, surrounded by some of the closest people in their lives. A relaxed and fun day, with no focus on the traditions or social expectations, just the beautiful moments that naturally unfolded as they became husband and wife.
Megan & Andrew's elopement on Friday was a beautiful and special day. We were a little worried about the weather, keeping a back up plan ready to go just in case. But in the end, the weather was incredibly beautiful. The big Morton Bay Fig trees held special meaning for Megan & Andrew, and also provided the perfect backdrop for the wedding. I love how their huge branches and roots enveloped the ceremony in a sweeping embrace. It did rain a little bit, but it was also sunny. This is a magical combination. Guests and family cuddled together under umbrellas as a light shower sprinkled down during the reception, the droplets glowing in the sun.
“I love her. And that is the beginning and end of everything.”